Add Landscaping for Aesthetics and Sound Absorption
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This DIY Method Will Block Loud Road Noise In Your Backyard
What happens here
To enhance the aesthetic appeal and provide additional sound absorption, landscaping elements are added. This includes laying down weed fabric on the berm, planting a variety of shrubs (such as Skip Laurel, yellowish plants, and red plants) in front of the new fence, and spreading mulch over the entire area. The presenter notes that combining dense mass (berm, retaining wall, cement board) with soft, leafy plants creates multiple layers of sound dampening, further reducing noise. He credits Ms. Cindy from Jordan's Nursery for guidance on plant selection and placement.
Goal: Improve the visual appeal of the sound barrier and add natural sound-absorbing elements.
Tools and materials
- Rake — Spreading mulch and leveling the ground
- Shovel — Digging holes for plants and spreading mulch
- Evergreen Shrubs — Adding visual appeal and sound absorption
- Fertilizer — Promoting healthy plant growth
- Mulch — Ground cover, moisture retention, and sound absorption
- Root Starter — Aiding in the establishment of new plants
- Weed Fabric — Suppressing weeds and separating mulch from soil
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